Press Releases

Kessler Foundation Seeks Volunteers for Important Breast Cancer Study

By SAMANTHA SCHMIDT

July 13, 2018 at 9:14 PM

By SAMANTHA SCHMIDT

July 13, 2018 at 9:14 PM

Researchers at Kessler Foundation in West Orange, NJ are studying new ways of combating breast cancer-related weakness & fatigue. These symptoms can diminish quality of life & often last long after treatment has ended. If you are a woman aged 40-75, who was diagnosed with breast cancer within the past 10 years*, you may qualify for this important research study.

We are examining the effects of handgrip exercise on muscle strength & fatigue, & correlating these effects with changes in the brain. Participants will come to Kessler Foundation in West Orange, NJ for an enrollment visit & 5 measurement visits over a 3-month period. During these visits, participants will have an MRI brain scan & EEG brain recording while performing handgrip exercises. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups wherein they either receive no training or 1-hour training sessions, 5 days a week for 6 weeks in West Orange, NJ, your home, or place of work.

All participants receive $300 for the testing visits. Participants selected for a handgrip exercise group receive an additional $900.

Trenton, NJ - On Sunday, August 5 at 11 a.m. at the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services office at 44 S. Clinton Ave., Trenton, NJ there will be a nurse-in protest in response to the recent U.S. opposition to the U.N. World Health Organization breastfeeding resolution.

The event in NJ is one of multiple grassroots gatherings happening at statehouses and HHS offices around the country. ...

Trenton, NJ - On Sunday, August 5 at 11 a.m. at the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services office ...

Summit, NJ – July 30, 2018 – Susan G. Komen North Jersey announced last week that they will be moving their headquarters to Parsippany. Since its founding in 1997, the Affiliate has called Summit its home; they started in the basement of their founder and grew so fast that a move to a small office in downtown Summit followed quickly. Not very long afterwards, they moved into the famous ...

Summit, NJ – July 30, 2018 – Susan G. Komen North Jersey announced last week that they will be ...

The New Jersey Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) that would allow New Jersey National Guard members who have been issued a NGB-22 form to access certain veterans’ benefits. An NGB-22 is a type of discharge form issued to National Guard members in New Jersey after they have served the country.

Sen. Joe Pennacchio’s legislation would expand VA benefits to ...

The New Jersey Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) that would ...

RANDOLPH, NJ — Registration for the Fall 2018 Semester is currently taking place at County College of Morris (CCM). By applying and registering now, students are presented with a selection of classes they can work into their schedule.

At CCM, students are able to select from more than 45 associate degrees and a wide range of certificate programs taught ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ- Construction crews are beginning to work on the final phases of the new main access road for Central Park of Morris County, with the possibility of a late summer opening of the new Gov. Chris Christie Drive.

This new Central Park access road will run from West Hanover Avenue at a signalized intersection on the Parsippany and Morris Township border to Central Avenue, which ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ- Construction crews are beginning to work on the final phases of the new main ...

Denville Community Church announces the appointment of Rev. Heather Valosin as its new pastor. She succeeds the Rev. Ed Carll, who retired in June after 38 years of active ministry. In her new role, Pastor Heather will lead the longest-standing church in the Township (est. 1785) and one of the most active Methodist congregations in the Garden State, drawing members from across Morris ...

Denville Community Church announces the appointment of Rev. Heather Valosin as its new pastor. She ...

Randolph, NJ, July 17, 2018 – The Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey today announced the launch of 30 new national Girl Scout badges exclusively for girls ages 5–18 at County College of Morris (CCM), a nationally designated center of excellence for cybersecurity education.

The badges, which are immediately available, not only enhance the one-of-a-kind Girl Scout experience, but also address ...

Randolph, NJ, July 17, 2018 – The Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey today announced the launch ...

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is pleased to announce the hosting of “The Opioid Crisis: Engaging the Community” as the second event under New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal’s “21-County, 21st Century Community Policing Project”. The “21/21 Community Policing Project” was implemented in 2018 with the goal of building better relationships between law enforcement and the communities ...

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is pleased to announce the hosting of “The Opioid Crisis: ...

STANHOPE, NJ – July 5, 2018– Time for the whole family to experience adventure this summer! Have some free summer evenings and ready for a summer evening of family fun?! Families are invited to attend any of four Family Adventure Nights at Camp Wheeler or Watchung Day Camp at no cost. Program consists of archery shooting, STEM activities, BB shooting, aquatics, campfire, and S’mores making. The ...

STANHOPE, NJ – July 5, 2018– Time for the whole family to experience adventure this summer! Have ...